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Wanted to share this delicious and healthy meal our friends Sarah & Lando Juarez prepared for us last Sunday evening on their beautiful roof deck in the W. Village. What a perfect way to celebrate summer with our wonderful friends!

Watermelon Gazpacho

2 pints cherry tomatoes (or 2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, in season)

2/3 Long, English Cucumber (Keep remaining 1/3 in reserve)

1 Shallot

1/2 Serrano Pepper, de-stemmed, but no need to remove seeds (can add more to taste)

2 cups watermelon (seedless if possible; if you by the whole melon, it provides a reserve to add sweetness as you see fit)

3/4 loose cup fresh dill

1/4 cup Sherry Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 cup Olive Oil

Blend all of the above ingredients in a food processer or powerful blender. Add Salt and pepper to taste and blend once more.

Recently I was sent samples of Svelte and was pleasantly surprised with how much I like it! There are 4 different flavors to choose from (French Vanilla, Cappuccino, Spiced Chai, and Chocolate). I am very discriminating when evaluating a product and it does not pass my test unless it genuinely tastes good, I approve of all the ingredients, and the nutrition facts. In this case Svelte passed all my criteria.

The ingredients are Organic, a major plus in my book.

Doesn’t taste chalky, like many shakes.

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Contains Organic Soy, which supports a vegetarian and vegans diet.

The 11oz container is 180 calories, has 5g of fiber and 11g protein.

Recyclable shelf stable Terta-Pak.

Throw in your your gym bag in the morning and enjoy over a cup of ice within 30 minutes of working out.

Remember, you only have 30 minutes after a workout to absorb the most carbohydrates which will prepare you for your next workout tomorrow.